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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 89.30 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 89.30 and 36.70 is: 50.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 89.30 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/89.30 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 89.30 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.31/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.65

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